Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore “Balt” 2023
€23.00
6 in stock
Italy: shipping from €13 · Free over €99Change
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2023
Alcohol: 13%
Grapes: 35 % Corvina, um 35 % textured soil Corvina Grossa, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Ageing: 18 months in 25 hl oak barrels completing the malolactic fermentation
Aromas: Notes of sour cherry, cherry, marasca, sweet spices, and light toasted nuances
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- Now to 2033
Our wine bar and wine shop in Venice
In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
- 8bottles taken home from our shop
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Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore “Balt” by Adalia
The Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore ‘Balt’ is a smooth and complex label produced by the Verona winery Adalia. The production technique of Valpolicella Ripasso is extremely unique. After the traditional Valpolicella is made, it is placed for a few weeks in contact with the almost exhausted grape pomace of Amarone or, more rarely, Recioto. The small amount of residual sugars contained in the precious skins allows for a second brief alcoholic fermentation, during which the wine gains structure and aromas by “passing again” over the pomace of its “older brother”. The term “balt” means “forest” in the ancient Cimbrian language.
The ‘Balt’ Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso by Adalia is a blend of native grape varieties such as Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, grown in Val di Mezzane at an altitude of 250-300 meters above sea level. The double pergola system dates back to 1997 and is based on limestone soils with a southwest exposure. After manual harvesting, the grapes are fermented red with spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in cement tanks. After the first fermentation, the wine is passed over the Amarone pomace for about 7-10 days and then aged for 18 months in 25 hectoliters oak barrels.
The ‘Balt’ Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso by Adalia has an intense ruby red color. The aroma is characterized by notes of sour cherry, cherry, marasca, sweet spices, and light toasted memories. The taste is soft, velvety, rich, and very fresh, with silky tannins. Due to its characteristics, the ‘Balt’ is best paired with dishes with a certain structure, such as first and second courses of red meats.
United States
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Canada
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Singapore, 
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Japan
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Taiwan
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Germany, 
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France, 
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Portugal, 
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Ireland, Northern Ireland, 
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Rest of the European Union
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Italy, mainland
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Italy, islands and Calabria
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Adalia – Inspired by Nature, Rooted in Val di Mezzane
Adalia takes its name from Adalia Bipunctata, a two-spotted ladybug that naturally helps control aphids. In a sunny, breezy area of Val di Mezzane, this five-hectare property cultivates a fresh and authentic style of winemaking. Traditional methods and nature-friendly techniques blend with modern ideas, creating an environment that encourages a natural path for the grapes, from vineyard to bottle.
For the team at Adalia, wine emerges rather than being artificially produced. Small, daily decisions guide each step, from soil preparation to bottling, and from the hand-selection of grapes at their perfect ripeness to spontaneous fermentation in conical oak vats. The use of only indigenous yeasts and minimal temperature control aims to preserve the character of every batch. All vines are organically farmed and hold Demeter certification, ensuring thoughtful approaches that respect the land.
Val di Mezzane lies east of Verona, rising from Vago di Lavagno toward Mezzane di Sotto. Alongside vineyards, the landscape features cherry, olive, and chestnut trees, with wooded slopes reaching up to the Lessini Mountains. The valley has been favored by humans for millennia, as shown by stone tools from the Middle Paleolithic era and Roman-era structures. Its past is also evident in the 12th-century bell tower of Mezzane di Sotto and in local churches such as Castagnè and Postuman. Historic residences, some with accompanying rural buildings, add to the region’s character.
In this historic setting, Adalia’s vineyards thrive under a special microclimate, shaped by the valley’s geography, fortifications like the Austrian fort atop San Briccio hill, and the soil enriched by streams. Across the centuries, this land has supported agricultural diversity and vibrant communities. Adalia’s commitment to natural processes and respectful farming produces wines that capture the hallmark qualities of Val di Mezzane.
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